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Man in custody after alleged threats prompt school lockdowns in Washington County, Va.

(WJHL) — The Washington County, Virginia Sheriff's Office reports a man was taken into custody Thursday morning after an alleged community threat that prompted school system officials to place John S. Battle High School and Wallace Middle School on a "brief soft lockdown." The Washington County, Virginia Sheriff's Office said deputies took Matthew [...]

Man in custody after alleged threats prompt school lockdowns in Washington County, Va.

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(WJHL) — The Washington County, Virginia Sheriff's Office reports a man was taken into custody Thursday morning after an alleged community threat that prompted school system officials to place John S.

Battle High School and Wallace Middle School on a "brief soft lockdown." The Washington County, Virginia Sheriff's Office said deputies took Matthew [...]

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(WJHL) — The Washington County, Virginia Sheriff's Office reports a man was taken into custody Thursday morning after an alleged community threat that prompted school system officials to place John S. Battle High School and Wallace Middle School on a "brief soft lockdown." The Washington County, Virginia Sheriff's Office said deputies took Matthew [...]

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